Although the journey was fraught with difficulties, it also increased the team members' tacit understanding.
Because of their successful defeat of the special infected, the Buddha-Killer, their brilliant achievement made other mercenary groups take notice, and the status of the entire mercenary group was also greatly enhanced.
The most noticeable effect was that some of the leaders of the more well-known small mercenary groups began to nod in response and even greet each other when they saw Dumina, instead of ignoring her greetings as before.
Some mercenary group members, like them, even started to greet each other after meeting.
While everyone was happy, they also knew that this situation was only possible because of the addition of a new member, and they were filled with gratitude towards Liu Nian.
Because Liu Nian had brought his own car, Ye Muli asked to ride in the same car as Liu Nian, and Du Mingna did not refuse, letting him do as he pleased.
This would allow them to share some of their daily necessities, making the vehicle more spacious. More importantly, it would protect everyone else from Ye Muli's sonic attacks.
"Brother Nian, how long until we reach the nearest stronghold?"
"Call me uncle!"
"Brother Nian, I'm almost level 19!"
"Call me uncle."
"Understood, Nian-ge!"
"Call me uncle..."
Finally, unable to bear it any longer, Liu Nian used the excuse of teaching him to drive to get him to sit in the driver's seat, which successfully shut him up.
It must be said that, perhaps due to the apocalypse, or perhaps because Ye Muli was exceptionally talented, he learned very quickly.
After understanding the basic functions of the car, he was able to keep up with the convoy, albeit with some difficulty.
Anyway, there are no police checking cars, so I'm not worried about him causing any accidents.
The smooth road became turbulent under Ye Muli's driving.
Thankfully, we arrived safely at our destination, our temporary accommodation for the night. It's still two days' journey to D City, and everyone is very excited.
"Do you see the commander ahead?" Liu Nian asked Ye Muli, who was focused on driving, in a calm tone.
"I see it, Nian-ge!" Perhaps because it was his first time driving, Ye Muli was exceptionally focused, gripping the steering wheel as if he were holding a live fish, refusing to let go no matter what.
"Run her over." Liu Nian continued with her shocking statement.
"Okay... Huh? Ouch... I don't dare." Ye Muli glanced at Liu Nian, as if trying to confirm if she was hallucinating, before Liu Nian slapped her on the forehead.
"Watch where you're going! If you're not careful, step on the brakes!!!" After slapping him, Liu Nian felt secretly pleased, thinking that he really had the talent to be a coach.
Having endured Ye Muli's sonic attacks the whole way, it wouldn't be too much to take this opportunity to retaliate, would it?
After listening to Liu Nian's words, Ye Muli decisively stepped on the accelerator. Realizing something was wrong, he instinctively remembered Liu Nian's teachings, released the accelerator, and hurriedly stepped on the brake.
Liu Nian didn't expect such a mess to happen just before getting off the bus. Luckily, he reacted quickly and stepped on Ye Muli's foot, which was pressing the brake, making the boy wince in pain.
The SUV wheels slid on the ground for a while, and the screeching sound of brakes made everyone turn their heads. They saw a car rushing towards them, and Wang Gang subconsciously pulled out his shield and stood in front of them.
The car stopped ten centimeters from the deputy commander's seat, startling everyone else who turned to look at Liu Nian's vehicle.
Seeing the grim expressions on the faces of the others, Ye Muli trembled with fear. Liu Nian was also very uneasy, but on the surface, she pretended to be calm and got out of the car. Before anyone else could speak, she said to Du Mingna, "It's my fault. I thought it would be safer if there were more people driving."
With Liu Nian taking the fall, Du Mingna felt embarrassed to say anything. She gave Ye Muli a few instructions to drive carefully and then directed everyone to unload the luggage.
The car is now parked in front of a house, which is their place of rest for the day.
"Thank you, Brother Nian." Ye Muli wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and looked at Liu Nian gratefully.
"Call me Uncle..." Liu Nian corrected weakly, taking out the bedding for the night from the back of the car.
Seeing Ye Muli trying to help, Liu Nian slapped him on the forehead again: "Don't make things worse, keep practicing!"
Now the rest of the convoys on the road have found accommodations one after another, and the road conditions are good, making it a good time to practice driving.
Gasoline consumption? Liu Nian didn't care!
The car broke down? Well, it's broken down then. I wasn't planning on keeping it anyway.
Kids love to cause trouble, so let them be. Only after they've finished causing trouble will they calm down and stop harming everyone's eardrums.
The other members of the group saw this and one of them, He Zeyu, said sourly, "This is the treatment a son receives."
I'm only twenty years old, I wonder if I still have a chance?
Wang Gang looked at He Zeyu expressionlessly and continued, "A biological son wouldn't get this kind of treatment; he'd be beaten up long ago! This is clearly the treatment a biological daughter receives!"
“That’s right, that’s right,” Yang Li chimed in.
Seeing everyone pointing and whispering about him, Liu Nian was completely bewildered.
Du Mingna, holding a quilt, listened intently, hands on her hips, and shooed the crowd away: "Are you very free? Hurry up and get to work."
"Liu Nian, do you have time? Let's talk privately!" After reprimanding everyone and watching them scatter, Du Mingna then spoke to Liu Nian.
Unexpectedly, she was also involved. After finishing her work, Liu Nian went to find her.
After finding a secluded corner, Du Mingna looked at Liu Nian with a slightly embarrassed expression and explained.
First of all, she was right to point out Liu Nian's point, but the group's public funds are currently tight, and fuel and some resources are also scarce, so Ye Muli's driving practice is a difficult issue for her.
So that's what it is. Liu Nian said that all expenses would be charged to her.
There were two cans of gasoline in the back of the truck, which was almost half the size of a warehouse. He didn't care about fuel consumption; he could fill it up with 95 octane gasoline without any problem.
Du Mingna was surprised by Liu Nian's generosity, but also ashamed of her own pettiness.
Sigh, we're just a small family, so we can only live like this, so stingy. When will this ever end?
Just before nightfall, the wild horse, which had been playing wildly, finally returned, getting out of the car with an air of nonchalance amidst the envious glances of the mercenaries in the other rooms.
Candlelight illuminated the entire space. Before dinner, Du Mingna held a brief meeting and arranged for Ye Muli to keep watch that night.
The rules that need to be followed should still be followed, and Liu Nian had no objection to this.
Why are all my teammates looking at me? I'm not interested in little boys!!
Without the Crocodile Gang's harassment, they can now find a decent place to stay, and the Axe Gang no longer bothers them, as if the Crocodile Gang never existed.
After a series of victories and promotions, everyone gathered together to chat, their spirits high and their demeanor exceptionally optimistic.
Liu Nian remained as taciturn as ever. He enjoyed watching others have fun, but didn't want to participate. He simply watched quietly from a corner as everyone talked and discussed.
As Tianjing and Tang Tongbi served the food on a simple table made of a few pieces of wood, everyone gathered around the table in a joyful atmosphere.
This heartwarming scene brought a slight smile to Liu Nian's face. Although the team was simple, it made him feel at ease and gave him a sense of home. He vowed to protect this moment forever.
"Liu Nian, hurry up and come over, or we won't wait for you anymore." Du Mingna patted the person to her right, urging Liu Nian to sit down quickly.
The candlelight dinner illuminated everyone's faces, and Liu Nian responded to this scene.
"good."
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